We’re hitting the books! This week is gonna be a little different from our usual nerdy discussions. For this episode, I’ll be flipping the script and sharing the comics that changed my life. I’m talking comic books that defined my childhood, manga that have shaped my adolescence, and graphic novels that made me observe the medium in a new way. So take a seat and open the page into what our special episode has got in store!

Citations:

1. Craft, J. (2023, September 13). On the Enduring Popularity of Marvel’s Fantastic Four. Literary Hub. https://lithub.com/on-the-enduring-popularity-of-marvels-fantastic-four/

2. Gagliano, G. (2022, September 12). “My Love Of Mythology Never Really Ebbed Or Waned”: George O’Connor on Olympians and Beyond. The Comics Journal. https://www.tcj.com/my-love-of-mythology-never-really-ebbed-or-waned-george-oconnor-on-olympians-and-beyond/

3. Hotta, J. (2022, May 6). 50 Years of “The Rose of Versailles” and Its Enduring Themes of Timeless Love and Female Empowerment. Nippon.com. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g02080/

Music Credits for This Week’s Episode (in order):

1. Baegel - Let’s Go On A Trip: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eAF0Bg8EI8/ 


2. Sarah, the Illstrumentalist - Last Day of Summer: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/GcoSWKfhPm/

3. Bomull - Jewels: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/UWAkzTobsa/ 


4. Rue de la Terasse - Shiruky: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/aSH1pej0Md/

5. Gustaav - Daffodils: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/hMITY2aBYv/ 


6. Moon Craters - Blur: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/yAXgEIJ69d/

Start your engines! This week, I’ll be covering my favorite animated series of the 2000s: Oban Star Racers! You heard that right, folks! Suit up as we’ll delve into the history of the series, explore key elements that make it special, and why this modern classic deserves to be revisited.

Citations:

1. Brafman, J. (2022, April 2). Shine On: Oban Star-Racers Flies High with Kickstarter. RGN 99. https://www.rgn99.com/pcbusiness/2022/3/31/shine-on-oban-star-racers-flies-high-with-kickstarter

2. Miller, J. (2012, August 1). Oban Star Racers Review. The Reaf Debrief. https://reafdebrief.wordpress.com/2012/08/01/oban-star-racers-review/

3. Wilds, S. (2024, March 1). Jetix: Transforming Your Block. ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/features/1575051-jetix-transforming-your-block?amp

Music Credits for This Week’s Episode (in order):

1. Baegel - Let’s Go On A Trip: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eAF0Bg8EI8/ 


2. Sarah, the Illstrumentalist - Last Day of Summer: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/GcoSWKfhPm/

3. Cherry the Penguin - After the Fight: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/E8cRyhmD16/ 


4. Bomull - Jewels: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/UWAkzTobsa/ 


5. Rue de la Terasse - Shiruky: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/aSH1pej0Md/

6. Dreem - your pillow: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/v9H82Jh8zd/ 


7. Bomull - Stargazing: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/aUzXHQeDPi/

8. Gustaav - Daffodils: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/hMITY2aBYv/ 


9. Moon Craters - Blur: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/yAXgEIJ69d/

Chili con carne! This week, we're joining the fight for Hyllis as we discuss one of gaming's most underrated gems, 2003's Beyond Good & Evil. Hop on board as we break down this cult favorite, examine its core elements, and observe its complicated legacy from a critical standpoint.

Citations:

1. Cox, M. (2023, January 13). Don’t worry, Beyond Good & Evil 2 has survived Ubisoft’s recent game cull. Rock, Paper, Shotgun. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/dont-worry-beyond-good-evil-2-has-survived-ubisofts-recent-game-cull
2. Dealessandri, M. (2020, September 28). Michel Ancel denies link between departure and Ubisoft abuse scandal. GamesIndustry.biz. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/michel-ancel-denies-link-between-departure-and-ubisoft-abuse-scandal
3. Kuchera, B. (2015, May 12). Beyond Good and Evil’s Jade is a wonderful hero, Feminist Frequency explores why. Polygon. https://www.polygon.com/2015/5/12/8590987/feminist-frequency-beyond-good-and-evil
4. Sarkar, S. (2018, May 3). Beyond Good & Evil 2 early gameplay revealed. Polygon. https://www.polygon.com/2018/5/3/17315472/beyond-good-evil-2-gameplay-video
5. Stewart, M. (2023, November 29). Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition Arrives Early Next Year. Game Informer. https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/11/29/beyond-good-evil-20th-anniversary-edition-arrives-early-next-year
   

Music Credits for This Week’s Episode (in order):

1. Baegel - Let’s Go On A Trip: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eAF0Bg8EI8/ 


2. Sarah, the Illstrumentalist - Last Day of Summer: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/GcoSWKfhPm/

3. Cherry the Penguin - After the Fight: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/E8cRyhmD16/ 


4. Bomull - Jewels: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/UWAkzTobsa/ 


5. Dreem - your pillow: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/v9H82Jh8zd/ 


6. Rue de la Terasse - Shiruky: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/aSH1pej0Md/ 


7. Gustaav - Daffodils: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/hMITY2aBYv/ 


8. Moon Craters - Blur: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/yAXgEIJ69d/